Recently, we have introduced an exciting new concept in facial rejuvenation for those patients who are not ready for the traditional surgical facelift. The procedure involves the injection of various fillers and wrinkle-busters in areas of the face that show obvious signs of aging such as the forehead, eyelids, cheeks, jawline, neck and the peri-oral area which includes the deep folds on the sides of the nose (nasolabial folds) and lips.

In a 30-minute visit, Dr. Palumbo will inject small amounts of Botox, Restylane, Radiesse, Cosmoplast, or Hylaform to soften creases in the forehead, frown lines and crow's feet area, raise the eyebrows, restore fullness and tightening to the cheekbones and areas beneath the eyelids (the so-called tear troughs), soften the nasolabial folds and define and/or plump an undefined lip. The jawline and neck can also be rejuvenated with these same techniques.

Dr. Palumbo has been performing these injections for over twenty years, but only recently have the new fillers been approved for use to restore facial "fullness" and now we are using them in combination with Botox to achieve an immediate result.

Keep this in mind, however. The results of an injectable facelift are not permanent. We expect them to last six months or more, some patients needing touch-ups sooner than six months, others going eight months or longer. A traditional surgical facelift, of course, should last five to ten years or longer. But for patients who do not need or are not yet ready for surgery, the injectables are a great and safe alternative. Please visit the office to see if you are a good candidate for the procedure. Some patients have so much skin sag in the jowl and neck, or such heavy folds around the nose and mouth, that the "non-surgical" approach is simply not feasible. The pros and cons of all these procedures will be discussed fully during your consultation.